Join our Indigenous Connections Committee and YAM on this wonderful fundraiser! Karyne Murray, founder of Gardens of Hope (and presenter at our upcoming June 15th Lunch and Learn), has invited us to their Planting Day and Potluck at The Gardens of Hope located at 204 Saint-Sophie, Oka, QC on May 31st, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a fundraiser and the cost is $10.00 PLUS whatever free-will donation you might want to make to this worthy venture. You are welcome to go on their own or you may join our group.

If you want to travel with us from the church, we plan on leaving at noon and will return to the church before 7:00 p.m. If you want to come with the church group, you absolutely must sign up at info@standrewstpaul.com so we can be certain that we have sufficient transportation for this event.

For the month of May we are offering a four-week introduction to Christianity! These classes will be held on Friday evenings here at the church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Session Room. This class will explore the basics of spirituality and religion. It is designed for doubters, seekers, the curious, and the committed. The approach is intended to be welcoming and non-judgmental.

May 16th: We will cover the “Historical Jesus” focusing on Jesus’ life and teachings. How was it that those early disciple came to understand Jesus as Christ? And finally, we will discuss the theological implications of Jesus’ life and teachings including, atonement theories, Grace and salvation, Redemption, Repentance, the Trinity, and the Sacraments.

May 23rd: Christian history and denominations

May 30th: What does it mean to be Presbyterian?

We will offer refreshments. After each session, the instructors will continue conversation informally at McKibbin’s Pub (“Theology on Tap”). Participants are welcome to join – or just come for the Theology on Tap starting about 8:15 p.m. You are welcome to come to one or all of the classes. For questions or to sign-up, please contact info@standrewstpaul.com

“For when I was hungry, you gave me food, when I was thirsty you gave me drink, when I was homeless, you gave me welcome!” Matthew 25-35.

Join our sandwich-making sessions on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us in Kildonan Hall as our Mission & Outreach team partners with Bread and Beyond! You may sign up to volunteer through the Job Jar posting in the bulletin by emailing Terry Dimter at dimter4614@gmail.com

We look forward to you joining the M&O Bread & Beyond volunteer sandwich making team! For more info about Bread and Beyond, visit their website, breadandbeyond.ca

The Green Team invites you to join us on Mount Royal for a spring environmental activity with Les Amis de la Montagne on Saturday, May 24th, from 10:00 a.m. until noon. We’ll help Les Amis eradicate invasive species that threaten native plants. It’s a little work and a lot of fun, and perhaps there will be a potluck picnic to share. For information and to register (it’s free!) please see Invasive species control: Cow parsley | les amis de la montagne. For questions, contact Keith Randall at greenteam@standrewstpaul.com

For the month of May we are offering a four-week introduction to Christianity! These classes will be held on Friday evenings here at the church from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Session Room. This class will explore the basics of spirituality and religion. It is designed for doubters, seekers, the curious, and the committed. The approach is intended to be welcoming and non-judgmental.

May 16th: We will cover the “Historical Jesus” focusing on Jesus’ life and teachings. How was it that those early disciple came to understand Jesus as Christ? And finally, we will discuss the theological implications of Jesus’ life and teachings including, atonement theories, Grace and salvation, Redemption, Repentance, the Trinity, and the Sacraments.

May 23rd: Christian history and denominations

May 30th: What does it mean to be Presbyterian?

We will offer refreshments. After each session, the instructors will continue conversation informally at McKibbin’s Pub (“Theology on Tap”). Participants are welcome to join – or just come for the Theology on Tap starting about 8:15 p.m. You are welcome to come to one or all of the classes. For questions or to sign-up, please contact info@standrewstpaul.com

You are warmly invited to The Guild’s Annual General Meeting and Spring Luncheon, which will take place on Wednesday, May 21st at 12:00 p.m. in Kildonan Hall. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. if you would like to come early to chat with friends.

This year The Guild is delighted to welcome The Rev. Dr. Glenn Chestnutt as our speaker. Rev. Dr. Chestnutt will share his story of growing up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles of the 1970s. As well as offering his observations on the Good Friday Accord and what has ensued, Rev. Dr. Chestnutt will provide a heartfelt and thought provoking reflection on faith, resilience and community. Not to be missed!

A delicious lunch will be served. Tickets are $20.00, payable at the door. Reservations are a must. To reserve your place, please contact Edna Ralston by Friday, May 16th, at 514.288.9588 or ednaralston@bell.net. Everyone is welcome. We look forward to seeing you!